In addition, Cory Emmerton (2006-08) and Logan Pyett, a 2006 draft pick by the parent club Detroit Red Wings, joined Team Canada for training camp.

Other participating players with local ties include Canada's Chris Kunitz (Ferris State, 1999-03), and five Michigan natives on Team USA: David Booth (Michigan State, 2002-06), Tim Gleason, Matt Greene, Tim Thomas and James Wisniewski.

The World Championship's qualifying round will be May 8-13, with the quarterfinals May 14 and semifinals May 16. The bronze medal game will be May 17, and the gold medal game May 18 in Quebec City.